Genetics with a Foundation Year, BSc (Hons)
COURSE OVERVIEW
If you’re interested in the study of Genetics and stepping into the exciting and fast-moving field that is making an enormous impact in a range of scientific areas but don’t have the required entry qualifications to join our BSc programme or are a mature student returning to education, our BSc with a Foundation Year is the right course for you.
The foundation year of this four-year course will introduce you to the key concepts and knowledge you need to progress to the BSc in Genetics, following successful completion of the Foundation Year with at least a 60% overall average, students will progress onto Year 1 of the BSc.
Our Genetics degree will give you an in-depth knowledge of these fundamental building blocks of all life on earth. You will learn techniques for analysing gene expression, protein interactions, DNA structure and damage, image analysis of biomolecules and cells, and advanced computer analytical methods.
You will develop excellent analytical and project management skills and learn how to design experiments and plan work programmes.
GENETICS EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
With a degree in Genetics, career opportunities are diverse and extensive. They include:
- medical research,
- pharmaceutical industry and health sciences,
- post graduate studies (MSc, MRes, PhD)
- genetic counselling,
- clinical scientist,
- Graduate entry medicine
- Physicians associate
- Teaching
- Scientific writer
- bioinformatics
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